Right at the end of the league phase, the Indian Premier League is showcasing supreme cricketing chaos, with Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru jostling for glory atop the points table. The fans are filled with excitement and could not have been presented with higher stakes as the playoffs begin. Witnessing one upset after another and record-breaking exploits, here is an exhilarating round-up of the latest happenings in the IPL.
IPL Points Table
The IPL 2025 points table is a nail-biter! Punjab Kings have grabbed the top position after an awe-inspiring seven-wicket win against Mumbai Indians on 26 May 2025 at the Jaipur Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Lurking right behind them, RCB compiled another nail-biting six-wicket chase from LSG on 27 May 2025 at Ekana Cricket Stadium. Both teams stand tied on 19 points; however, PBKS prevails with a higher net run rate (NRR) of +0.372 as against RCB’s +0.301.
IPL News
After a wild final week at the league stage! Teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC), already out of the playoffs race, went all out to spoil some plans with glamorous wins. CSK hammered the GTs by 83 runs on 25 May 2025, crushing the team’s hopes of finishing in the top two. DC also shocked PBKS, proving that no team can be taken lightly this season. What a ride! And the fans are enjoying it.
IPL Updated News
Straight from the oven: PBKS will face RCB in Qualifier 1 on 29 May 2025 at Mullanpur. This clash will definitely be a blockbuster, with both teams running on all cylinders. Despite a loss to CSK, Gujarat Titans remain comfortably at third with 18 points; Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, hold 16 points in fourth place after their loss to PBKS. Eliminator on 30 May 2025 will have GT and MI battle for a chance at Qualifier 2.
IPL 2025
This 18th edition of IPL has been one roller-coaster with 10 teams across 74 matches and 13 venues. With defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, shockingly not making it to the playoffs, we are definitely to have a fresh champion on 3 June 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Players like Suryakumar Yadav, who surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s 15-year-old MI record for most runs in a season, have ensured that fans remain glued to their screens.
IPL Points Table 2025 Qualified Teams
Here’s the Fab Four heading to the playoffs:
- Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer’s leadership has PBKS in their first playoff since 2014!
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: RCB’s epic chase against LSG showed they mean business.
- Gujarat Titans: A recent stumble hasn’t dimmed GT’s fighting spirit.
- Mumbai Indians: MI’s killer NRR (+1.142) keeps them dangerous in the Eliminator.
IPL Qualified Teams
The playoff teams are a mix of grit and glamour. PBKS has leaned on Shreyas Iyer’s steady 514 runs, while RCB’s Virat Kohli (602 runs) is climbing the Orange Cap charts like a boss. MI’s Suryakumar Yadav is on fire with his fifth fifty of the season, and GT, despite their CSK loss, still has the firepower to make waves.
IPL Qualifier 1
Qualifier 1 on May 29, 2025, is where PBKS and RCB will throw down for a direct ticket to the final. The winner heads to the June 3 showdown, while the loser gets a second shot in Qualifier 2. With PBKS’s tight bowling and RCB’s explosive batting, this one’s going to be a classic!
Yesterday IPL Match
On May 27, 2025, RCB took on LSG in a thriller at Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG posted a massive 227/3, thanks to Rishabh Pant’s blazing 118. But RCB’s Jitesh Sharma played out of his skin, leading a jaw-dropping chase that ended with six wickets to spare.
Yesterday’s IPL Match Winner
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stole the show, clinching a top-two finish and a Qualifier 1 berth. Their ability to chase down a monster total proves they’re peaking at the perfect time.
As IPL 2025 heads into the playoffs, the PBKS-RCB showdown in Qualifier 1 is set to light up Mullanpur. With new stars rising and veterans delivering, the race for the trophy is anyone’s game. Buckle up, cricket fans—it’s only getting crazier from here!
FAQs
What are qualifier 1 and qualifier 2 in IPL?
The winner of Qualifier 1 straightaway goes into the final, and the one who lost Qualifier 1 will face off against the winner of Qualifier 2 in the Summit Clash.
Who is the IPL Orange Cap?
Sai Sudharsan is the IPL Orange Cap.
Who is the IPL Purple Cap?
Noor Ahamad of Chennai Super Kings is the IPL Orange Cap.
Who will play in Qualifier 1 of the IPL?
Qualifier 1 will be held between Punjab Kings and RCB on 29 May.
Where is qualifier 1 IPL 2025?
Qualifier 1 2025 will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.
Is RCB qualifier 1?
Yes, RCB will be in Qualifier 1.
